Executive Underwriter

ECL Group of Companies; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Pension plan

RRSP options

Employee insurance discounts

Wellness benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

ECL Group of Companies in Calgary seeks an Executive Underwriter with a strong track record in commercial property and casualty underwriting. The role focuses on senior technical decisions, portfolio profitability, and leadership across the region.

You will mentor underwriting staff, maintain rigorous risk assessment standards, and build robust broker partnerships to drive growth while ensuring service excellence and data quality.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in commercial P&C underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage complex commercial property and casualty risks following guidelines.
• Evaluate unique risks using technical judgment to craft effective underwriting solutions.
• Support profitable portfolio growth while upholding underwriting standards.
• Build and maintain broker relationships through effective communication and negotiation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to underwriting staff across the region.
• Promote consistent underwriting practices and service excellence across the region.
• Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes and portfolio performance.

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter to join their team in Calgary. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned commercial insurance professional to take on a senior technical underwriting role, manage complex and unique risks, and contribute to profitable portfolio growth.

In this role, you will apply your expertise to complex underwriting decisions, build strong broker relationships, and identify opportunities to drive business growth while maintaining portfolio profitability and underwriting standards.

You will also play a key role in providing technical leadership across the region, mentoring and developing underwriting staff, and promoting consistent underwriting practices and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Underwrite and manage complex commercial property and casualty risks in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and business objectives.

Evaluate unique and challenging risks, applying sound technical judgment to develop effective underwriting solutions.

Support profitable portfolio growth while maintaining strong underwriting standards and portfolio quality.

Build and maintain strong broker relationships through effective communication, sales, and negotiation.

Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to underwriting staff across the region.

Support the development and implementation of consistent underwriting practices and procedures.

Promote underwriting excellence, data quality, and service standards across the region.

Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes, portfolio performance, and overall business results.

Qualifications and Experience

Post-secondary education or equivalent relevant industry experience.

CIP and/or FCIP designation preferred.

A minimum of 12 years of experience in the commercial property and casualty insurance industry.

Strong technical underwriting knowledge and experience assessing complex commercial risks.

Working knowledge of underwriting guidelines, policy wordings, rating systems, risk assessment resources, technical manuals, regulatory requirements, and underwriting workflows.

Proven ability to build broker relationships, negotiate effectively, and support business development.

Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience coaching, mentoring, or developing underwriting professionals.

Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

What’s Offered

• Flexible hybrid work: Work from home up to two days per week, with additional flexibility when needed.
• Competitive compensation and retirement benefits: Pension plans, an employee share purchase plan, RRSP options, and employee insurance discounts.
• Comprehensive wellness benefits: Flexible health benefits, wellness programs, recognition initiatives, and additional paid time off opportunities.
• Professional development: Education assistance for industry designations and courses, along with leadership development, mentoring, and internal career opportunities.
• Community involvement: Opportunities to support charitable causes through donation matching and team volunteer initiatives.

If you are a senior commercial underwriting professional looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, support the development of others, and contribute to profitable business growth, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

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